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CONS

There are no online leaderboard options, restricted to local highscores only.

VERDICT

There really isn’t enough action here to keep players entertained for long periods of time. This game is not worth the current price.

Full Review

App Store Info

Earth Vs Moon is a shooter game where players take control of Earth’s missile defence systems and must stop all incoming missiles from the Moon. Your goal is to protect the Earth from destruction and defeat the various boss characters that appear throughout the game.

Players control where missiles are fired by tapping the screen. Your missiles will fire and hopefully get hit an incoming missile. If two or more enemy missiles are in close proximity, players can try to get a chain explosion for a combo multiplier. But be careful as Earth has a limited ammo supply and shots must be fired accurately in order to survive the oncoming attack.

The visuals, while simple, look quite good and detailed. The sound is subtle but adds tension as the beep of incoming missiles gets faster the closer it gets to impact. Players are also free to use their iPod during the gameplay with no loss of these sound effects. The game has three modes; story, survival and timed boss battles. Each of which is single player with local highscore options only.

Earth Vs Moon is a shooter game in the same style as Missile Command. However, the slow gameplay and limited ammo count tends to restrict players a bit. But beyond that, there really isn’t enough diversity in the gameplay to be a great title. That said however, if you like slower more calculated gameplay, then you might find a fun little timewaster in Earth Vs Moon.

Description

Thanks to Apple for naming EVM one of 2009's best games!

New for this update -
Unlock 20 new items including Frickin' Laser Beams, The Lightning Gun, and Fighter Squadrons!
Support for Open Feint!
Try to beat the whole world with Global Leaderboards!
Achieve 20 achievements and gain a sense of achievement!
New Hula Girls! New Air Fresheners! Have the nicest Command Capsule in the whole Solar System!

Incoming missiles!

Earth finds itself confronted by a previously unknown and totally baffling enemy – the nefarious Moon Army. Equipped with advanced alien technology, the Moon Army hurls its deadly Moon weaponry at vulnerable Earth citizens. Its mission? To enslave Earth-kind, plunder our natural resources and make a mockery of humans! Who will protect Earth now?!

Take command of Earth’s satellite defense system to destroy the evil Moon menace. Shoot down missiles, blow up U.F.O.s and obliterate asteroids. Battle against cunning Moon commanders using your wits, your moxie, and every ounce of explosive power these little satellites are capable of pumping out.

Hey Missile Commander, we like the cut of your jib.

-Battle against 5 gigantic bosses, including the supreme overlord of the Moon empire, Emperor Noom.
-Unlock 20 new weapons and enhancements.
-Shoot down and destroy 10 types of enemies that are hurtling straight toward Earth.
-Unlock additional gameplay modes as you progress.
-Score Attack mode features randomly generated content so no two games are ever the same
-Race to defeat bosses as quickly as possible in Boss Attack mode.

Reviews:

“Earth vs. Moon is truly a well-crafted missile command game. Its sense of humor is a welcome addition, and its clever story, even given its genre, is just one of the ways in which this game goes above-and-beyond its fellows.” (4 out of 4 - Must Have) --- Slide to Play

“Earth Vs Moon is totally worth a look if you've found yourself enjoying the vast array of updated classic games that developers have been releasing lately to quench the nostalgia of gamers that grew up on them.” --- TouchArcade

Player Reviews:

“Never in my life has a game so superbly passed off humour, not even the Lego Games which try ever so hard.” --- o.o, TouchArcade user

“Like the missiles from outer space, this game came from nowhere to deliver a polished alien whooping game that combines nifty battles with a good chunk of Armageddon humor.” --- Big Albie, TouchArcade user

What's New in Version 2.1

Integrated the newest version of Open Feint
Fixed some crashes

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